OPERATIONS PLANNER (SATCOM-SPECTRUM MGT) - CFT L3 - 3IS

PAY: $138,000 - $174,000

JOB SUMMARY: MCSG is seeking an Operations Planner to serve as Radio Frequency (RF) Spectrum Management subject matter expert (SME) with expertise in military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) management and Space Electronic Warfare (SEW) to be part of the 392 Combat Training Squadron's (392 CTS) United States Space Force (USSF) Exercise Team at Schriever SFB, CO. This team supports the 392 CTS-led USSF exercises (e.g., SPACE FLAG (SF), POLARIS HAMMER, Flashpoint, and SKIES series). These exercises are designed to prepare Guardians to execute operations in a realistic contested, degraded, and operationally limited (CDO) environment against a thinking and determined adversary. The Operations Planner - Spectrum Management position provides MILSATCOM payload and spectrum management expertise and supports the planning and integration of spectrum management activities in 392 CTS-led USSF exercises, Flashpoint events, and mission-focused events. This position requires on-site support at Schriever SFB, CO.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Serves as a subject matter expert on spectrum management during 392 CTS-led USSF exercises and Flashpoint events
• Gathers information, establishes liaisons, and coordinates with key internal and external USSF exercise stakeholders to integrate MILSATCOM payload and spectrum management units (53 SOPS, 10 SOPS, etc.), associated command and control (C2) elements, and training requirements into USSF service-level exercises, Flashpoint events, or mission-focused events.
• Works with USSF exercise planners to develop MILSATCOM payload and spectrum management exercise scenario timing, effects, anticipated player actions, etc.
• Coordinates manning and support requirements with USSF exercise team subject matter experts and representatives from MILSATCOM payload and spectrum management associated units.
• Identifies MILSATCOM payload and spectrum management gaps and shortfalls in M&S tools needed to provide realistic exercise environments.
• Assists with USSF exercise planning conferences, coordination meetings, training events, etc.
• Participates as part of the USSF service-level exercise White Cell and Exercise Control Group representing external MILSATCOM payload managers, Wideband SATCOM Operations Center (WSOC), or other organizations to provide realistic exercise inputs to facilitate spectrum management training objectives.
• Captures, analyzes, and reports observations and lessons learned identified during the design, planning, and execution of USSF exercises, Flashpoint events, and mission-focused events.
• Supports hot wash debriefs and after-action report development after each USSF service-level exercise, Flashpoint event, or MILSATCOM-related mission-focused events.
• Prepares event-related documents (i.e., trip reports, exercise planning/execution products, after-action reports, lessons learned, and meeting minutes) within established time frames.
• Carries out other tasks as directed by contract leadership required to ensure 392 CTS mission success.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 14 years of space experience.
• Experience working with Military Satellite Communication (MILSATCOM) payload missions.
• Fundamental understanding of the RF spectrum and analysis tools used for RF spectrum management.
• Understanding MILSATCOM missions, capabilities and limitations, command and control (C2) constructs, and end-user requirements.
• This position requires limited travel (less than 4-5 weeks/year).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience designing, planning, executing, and/or evaluating spectrum management or radio frequency interference in an exercise or real-world environment.
• Experience providing payload communications planning and communication restoration for combatant commands, services, agencies, and international partners.
• Experience in spectrum management focused on MILSATCOM frequencies and RF spectrum utilization.
• Experience with MILSATCOM payload management and operations
• Familiarity with WSOC operations.
  
  

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

• 14 years of MILSATCOM or commercial spectrum management experience.
• Experience providing mission assurance and continuous operational support through real-time correlated monitoring, control, and management of MILSATCOM.
• Experience operating wideband MILSATCOM mission payloads (e.g., WGS and DSCS).

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from an accredited academic institution.

CLEARANCE: Top Secret/SCI clearance.

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COLORADO'S EQUAL PAY ACT: In compliance with Colorados Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; MCSG Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, education/training, and key skills.

EOE STATEMENT:We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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